Add 80/40 and 6/45
1st number: 2 0/40, 2nd number: 6/45
80/40 + 6/45 is 32/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
80/40 = 80 × 9/40 × 9 = 720/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
720/360 + 48/360 = 720 + 48/360 = 768/360 - 768/360 simplified gives 32/15
- So, 80/40 + 6/45 = 32/15
In mixed form: 22/15
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